IABC Great Plains

02/03/2026

One of our most popular events is back!

Speed networking, great conversations, and a relaxed night at Oscar's - Bismarck with local professionals.

$10 members | $20 non-members
IABC members can bring a non-member friend for $25.

Tickets on sale now!
https://buff.ly/ehMCHkQ

02/02/2026

Looking for a relaxed networking opportunity? Join us tomorrow morning at Dakota Cat Cafe. There's still room to join, so register now to snag your spot!

Need an excuse to step away from your inbox and reconnect? We’ve got one, and it includes some cute, adoptable cats.

Join us for our February Coffee Chat, a laid-back, in-person gathering designed for easy conversation and connection with fellow communications professionals. We’ll be meeting at North Dakota’s first cat café, Dakota Cat Cafe , for a relaxed catch-up with no formal agenda.

🍵 Free for IABC members, $10 (+ fees) for non-members.
Your registration also includes a coffee or beverage on us!

Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly!
Register: https://buff.ly/CcprBVF

01/24/2026

Need an excuse to step away from your inbox and reconnect? We’ve got one, and it includes some cute, adoptable cats.

Join us for our February Coffee Chat, a laid-back, in-person gathering designed for easy conversation and connection with fellow communications professionals. We’ll be meeting at North Dakota’s first cat café, Dakota Cat Cafe , for a relaxed catch-up with no formal agenda.

🍵 Free for IABC members, $10 (+ fees) for non-members.
Your registration also includes a coffee or beverage on us!

Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly!
Register: https://buff.ly/CcprBVF

01/19/2026

This is a panel you won’t want to miss!

In collaboration with Bismarck Boss Babes, Collab Lab: Marketing, Mindset, and Modern Tools brings together an incredible group of experienced business owners, networking leaders, and marketing and AI specialists for a candid, panel-driven conversation about what it really takes to build and grow a business today.

There's still time to reserve your spot!
Register today: https://buff.ly/XwUUBqn

01/05/2026

We're partnering with the Bismarck Boss Babes!

Collab Lab is a collaborative, panel-driven discussion designed for entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals at every stage of business growth.

This event brings together experienced business owners, networking leaders, and marketing and AI specialists to share real-world insight on what it actually takes to build, market, and scale a business in today’s landscape.

Register today at: https://buff.ly/HTJTxRy

01/01/2026

What if this year was about progress, not a reset? ☕
Join our January Coffee Chat to celebrate the wins, learn from the failures, and reflect on the lessons of 2025. We’ll map a No-Reset New Year that builds momentum and keeps you moving toward your goals.

IABC members attend FREE, and your coffee is on us.
⏳ LIMITED TIME OFFER: Members can bring a friend who is new to IABC for just $5! ⏳
See ticket options for details.

Not a member? Join the conversation for just $10+fees, which covers your beverage, or check out our new Member Lite option.

Secure your spot now: https://buff.ly/dVUKOPV

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from IABC Great Plains!🎄

As we wrap up the year, we’re feeling incredibly grateful for the connections, conversations, and growth that made 2025 such a meaningful year for our chapter. We’re excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store!

Cheers to celebrating together and continuing the momentum into the new year.

12/08/2025

What a great way to end this year's Coffee Chats! 🍵

Thank you, Stacy Sturm, for leading, and thank you to everyone who joined us for such a reflective, engaging conversation on the impact and state of social media. And a big thank you to The Gifted Bean Coffee House for the wonderful location and the coffees that fueled our discussion.

📆 Mark your calendars for January 8th as we kick off the new year with our first Coffee Chat of 2026. You won’t want to miss it!
https://buff.ly/kTLVVEH

11/24/2025

Social media shapes how we connect, communicate, and show up in the world, and imagining life without it raises big questions!
We are excited for our upcoming Coffee Chat led by Stacy Sturm, owner of URL Radio, Thomas and Moriarty’s, and Oscar’s, who will help us explore the role social media plays in our lives and industries and how our world might shift without it.

☕ IABC members can join the chat for FREE, and your coffee is on us.
Not a member? Join the conversation for just $10 plus fees (that covers your beverage or treat too), or check out our new Member Lite option!
Secure your spot now: https://buff.ly/3JzRFgj

11/06/2025

🌟Volunteers Needed!🌟
Put your marketing and communications skills to work for good at Gift of Communication on Wednesday, November 13, from 12–4 PM. Collaborate with a local nonprofit to strengthen their storytelling, communications, strategy, and community impact—all while connecting with fellow professionals who care about making a difference.

We are excited to have FIVE nonprofits join us this year:
Central Dakota Children's Choir (CDCC)
Dakota Children's Advocacy Center
Enable, Inc.
Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota Families Flourish ND
Stepping Stone Ministries

Have volunteer hours to use? This is the perfect opportunity to make them count.

Your expertise can help local nonprofits share their mission and reach more people than ever before.
Sign up to volunteer: https://buff.ly/lRHZur7

11/06/2025

The North Dakota Office of Management and Budget is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to serve as a trusted advisor to multiple North Dakota state agencies to help plan, write and share timely, accurate and meaningful information with their audiences.

This brand-new position will play a key role in the Communications team, working together to support statewide initiatives, strengthen internal and external messaging, and help agencies tell their stories in ways that truly connect.

This position is located in Bismarck, and it closes on Nov. 17, 2025.

Apply today at https://buff.ly/XaOtxjV

10/21/2025

Got more ideas than time to make them happen? You’re not alone.

Join us for our November Coffee Chat led by IABC board member Kay LaCoe, as we talk about managing idea overload, capturing inspiration, and finding balance between creativity and ex*****on. Learn practical ways to turn inspiration into impact while knowing when it’s okay to set things aside.

☕ IABC members get in FREE, and your coffee is on us.
Not a member? Join the conversation for just $10 plus fees (that covers your beverage too), or check out our new Member Lite option!

Secure your spot now: https://buff.ly/sqxINDk